Difference between XML and Shared
The eWAY XML Payment Solution allows your customers to remain on your site for the duration of their payment. Once they checkout
their goods/services, all of their payment details are then passed in the background to eWAY for processing. The result of the
transaction is then returned to the site in order to display and inform the customer of the outcome of their payment. This allows
you to maintain the look and feel of your site, maintain your own branding and sales flow, and your customers are not being
transferred around the Internet for their payment details. This means less sales lost as a result of customers closing their browser
window due to phishing concerns. The XML is the most professional option for collecting your customer’s payment details and is
recommended by eWAY as the optimal payment solution.
The eWAY Shared Payment Solution is a hosted solution, meaning your customers enter their details on a secure eWAY payment page.
Once a customer checks out from your site they are redirected to an eWAY payment page to enter their credit card details. This defers
the need to collect credit card details on your site. The Shared Payment Solution is recommended for light levels of eCommerce, as
it does not provide the seamless flow and consistency that the XML Solution offers.
If you want to enter credit card details on your website and NOT be transferred to the eWAY payment page then this is the solution for you. There is a minimum amount of information that we require to process your transaction. You POST an XML document to eWAY using your own valid SSL certificate. We then POST the resulting transaction in XML back to your website.
eWAY works in the background! Your customer never leaves your website!
Which platforms are supported?
The eWAY XML Solution uses XML which is platform independent. ANY operating system that supports XML can use this solution, e.g. Windows, Linux, Mac etc.
Note: For other operating systems please consult your web server manual or web administrator for information on enabling and configuring XML.
How Does It Work?
The sample code provided builds an XML document from an HTML Form. For the purpose of the demo they are text fields. They can easily be made into hidden fields or server-side variables so the users cannot modify the values. The information stored in the fields is converted into a valid XML document that then communicates with the eWAY XML payment gateway. The transaction is processed and a XML document is returned. Using the returned information you can then update a database, send an Email, send an SMS or whatever you like.
The shared solution does NOT require any components to be installed on your web server or any SSL certificates to be installed. We let you use the eWAY secure 128 bit encryption for FREE. This solution can be used on almost any hosting solution in the world.
If your website has a Shopping Cart already or you don't wish to use one of the many shopping carts supported by eWAY, then you need to link your Shopping Cart to eWAY. We also offer an XML payment solution for linking to eWAY.
Which platforms are supported?
The eWAY Shared Page Solution uses HTML <FORMS> which is HTML specific, not operating-system specific.
Any web page that can POST an HTML FORM can communicate with the eWAY Shared Payment Solution, on any operating system, eg Windows, Linux, Mac etc.
How Does It Work?
Your website transfers the user from your domain to the secure eWAY domain, where all credit card information is captured and encrypted. Your site is only required to pass order information such as customer name and other purchase details to the eWAY Shared Payment page. Once eWAY completes the transaction, your customer is automatically transferred back to your website.
The eWAY Shared Payment solution has an Auto-Redirect feature - your customer can be automatically redirected to your site once a transaction is complete. This allows you to easily update payment information on your site. There is no need to wait and hope for your customer to click the"continue" button, so to speak.
You can then use the information eWAY returns and update your database, send an Email, send an SMS, or anything else you like!